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Leslie Argote

Castaic

Summary

Knowledgeable Buyer with solid foundation in procurement and vendor management. Successfully negotiated favorable terms and streamlined purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability in cost analysis and inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels and budget adherence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

FDH Electronics
05.2021 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
  • Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
  • Reviewed legal documents such as contracts and non-disclosure agreements to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.

Buyer

Wesco Aircraft Hardware
03.2014 - 11.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
  • Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
  • Coordinated with quality control teams to address and rectify any product issues, maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Purchasing expertise
  • Negotiation
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Quality assurance
  • Cost control

Timeline

Buyer

FDH Electronics
05.2021 - Current

Buyer

Wesco Aircraft Hardware
03.2014 - 11.2020

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